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Before the opera begins Sandrina, the Marchesa Violante, has been attacked and left for dead by her jealous lover, Belfiore. Disguising herself as a gardener, she enters the employment of a small-town mayor and the scene is set for a complex tale of mistaken identity, thwarted passion and heartbreak.

Glyndebourne's La Finta Giardiniera Overview

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's La finta giardiniera

The first performance of this opera took place in January 1775, a few weeks before the composer’s 19th birthday. Mozart’s brilliance flowered astonishingly early and all his brightest powers of invention are on display here.

Before the opera begins Sandrina, the Marchesa Violante, has been attacked and left for dead by her jealous lover, Belfiore. Disguising herself as a gardener, she enters the employment of a small-town mayor and the scene is set for a complex tale of mistaken identity, thwarted passion and heartbreak.

Mozart contrives dazzling music around a plot which alternates between high comedy and serious drama. Seven characters, each in search of true love, enter a maze of delusion and confusion, from which they emerge sadder but wiser.

There is a deep uneasiness that lies beneath all this complexity, tipping some of the characters into genuine madness. Is Sandrina mad to want Belfiore back when he has tried to kill her? Does she try to drive him insane as part of the price he has to pay for their ultimate reconciliation? Does love make everyone crazy?

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Glyndebourne's La Finta Giardiniera Ticket Prices

There are no booking fees for this production.

However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £2.85 Transaction fee.

All Super Seats include choice of nibble box, welcome drink and programme or theatre gift.

Glyndebourne's La Finta Giardiniera Access

Booking Information

New Victoria Theatre Visual Story: a visual resource to help prepare
visitors for a new experience and to help them become familiar with new
surroundings and what to expect. Click here to download it

Access Performances

Audio DescriptionNone scheduled

Sign Language InterpretedNone scheduled

CaptionedNone scheduled

SUR TitlesNone scheduled

Relaxed PerformancesNone scheduled

Venue Access Information

There are nine wheelchair spaces in the back row of the Royal Circle and one wheelchair space in the Stalls. It is advisable to book wheelchair spaces in advance.

- There is level access to the Box Office, bars, toilets and back row of the Royal Circle.
- There is lift access to the Stalls.
- The Upper Circle is only accessible via the stairs, there is no lift access.

The New Victoria Theatre auditorium is equipped with
Sennheiser MobileConnect WiFi sound amplification system. MobileConnect
uses WiFi to deliver superior quality audio to a smart device such as an
iPod or iPhone, either through headphones or via a necklace for hearing aid
users. Devices can be booked via the box office in advance, alternatively
patrons can download the Sennheiser MobileConnect app and use their own
device.

Induction Loop Necklace

Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction
loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your
hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an
adjustable volume control.

Headset

Sound is amplified sound through headphones. Suitable for
persons without a hearing aid.

Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

Directions

By car:

The New Victoria Theatre is attached to the Peacocks Centre in central Woking, easily accessible from the M25 (Jct 10,11), M3 (Jct 3) and A3. Undercover parking for 2,500 cars is available in the Peacocks. The Blue car park is the closest to the theatres / cinemas, the entrance for both being found on level one. For details on parking charges visit Woking Council's Parking website.

The limited space for coaches to drop off directly outside the theatres is reserved for groups with mobility difficulties. Please contact the Groups Hotline 0844 871 7601 (Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge) for a permit for this space or for details of alternative coach parking facilities.